Vintage Chrome Plated Kukri with Horn Grip Black Leather Scabbard and Two Karda Knives

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage chrome plated Kukri with a dark horn grip and black leather covered scabbard, along with two Karda knives.

I think this is a top quality “souvenir” piece with its chrome plated blade and fittings.

The Kukri itself has the traditional curved blade that is in excellent condition, with just a couple dark areas of pitting to the finish, near the tip. It has a short double fuller running just below the top spine and a Cho or notch at the base of the blade. This is believed to be a symbolic representation of a cow' foot, a sacred animal to all Hindus. The Cho serves to stop blood, sap or other fluids from running onto the handle and making it slippery.

The grip has been beautifully carved with some raised ridges and polished from a solid piece of dark horn. It is held in place by two large flush rivets and has two narrow chrome plated bands.

The plated pommel is topped with a diamond shaped fitting.

The scabbard is in excellent condition and has the usual wood structure covered in black leather, which has been worked with a cross pattern on the front. It is finished with a polished steel pointed cap fitted at the tip.

On the back are two pockets that usually hold a pair of small knives/tools. One of these, the Chakmak, is for sharpening the kukri and can be used with a flint to create a spark. The other, the Karda, is used as a penknife for skinning animals.

It appears that this example has two Karda knives, no Chakmak?

Both the blades are in good condition, with some light surface pitting. The grips are horn topped with a plated pommel.

It retains the original looped leather belt strap that is pinned in place.

This Kukri is really in excellent condition and makes a great display piece.

The large blade measures approximately 12” (30.5cm) long and 2.1” (5.4cm) at its widest point. The Kukri is 16.5” (42cm) in total length.

With the scabbard, it weighs 745g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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